Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise
Departure Times
Departure Point: Finger Wharf C at the Cairns Marlin Marina
Pricing Options
Learn about Mandingalbay Yidinji Aboriginal culture on this fascinating sunset cruise from Cairns!
- 2-hour sunset cruise departing from Cairns Marina
- Cruise through the lush wetlands and mangrove forests of East Trinity Reserve
- Join a Welcoming to Country smoke ceremony at the unique Stingray Shelter
- Enjoy delicious canapes and beverages throughout the evening
- Learn about indigenous languages, customs, and ceremonies from your Mandingalbay Yidjinji guide
Mandingalbay Authentic Indigenous Tours combines a rich cultural experience with a scenic ride through the coastal beauty of Cairns on their Deadly After Dark Sunset Cruise! This experience takes your standard sunset cruise to a whole new level. Spend a couple of hours gliding through the stunning mangrove forests of Tropical North Queensland. Then immerse yourself in the cherished traditions of the Mandingalbay Yidjinji indigenous people through stories, lessons, food, and a smoke ceremony. This is an amazing way to get in touch with the traditional cultures of the Cairns area while spending time surrounded by nature.
Highlights:
- 2-hour sunset cruise and cultural experience
- Departs from Cairns Marina
- Comfortable, stable, open-air vessel
- Glide through the mangroves and wetlands of East Trinity Reserve
- Knowledgeable Mandingalbay Yidjinji tour guide
- Spend time at the Stingray Shelter in an Indigenous Protected Area
- Take part in a Welcome To Country ceremony
- Learn about Mandingalbay Yidjinji customs, practices, and language
- Enjoy light canapes made with local and indigenous ingredients
- Non-alcoholic beverages included
Sample Itinerary
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Depart Cairns Marina
Meet at the Cairns Marina 15 minutes before departure. Here you'll board the covered river cruise vessel and meet your Mandingalbay Yidjinji guide. As the sun starts to drop lower in the Tropical North Queensland sky, push off from the marina and begin your magical sunset cruise!
Cruise through East Trinity Reserve
Relax and soak in the views as you glide through East Trini...
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Depart Cairns Marina
Meet at the Cairns Marina 15 minutes before departure. Here you'll board the covered river cruise vessel and meet your Mandingalbay Yidjinji guide. As the sun starts to drop lower in the Tropical North Queensland sky, push off from the marina and begin your magical sunset cruise!
Cruise through East Trinity Reserve
Relax and soak in the views as you glide through East Trinity Reserve. For about 15 minutes, your cruise will take you through the calm waters of this gorgeous area of natural beauty. Admire the dense mangroves and wetlands of Trinity Inlet, with the potential for spotting wildlife and learning about this fascinating ecosystem. Your tour guide will share knowledge about the area as the sun continues to cast a warm glow over the landscape.
Arrive at Mandingalbay Indigenous Protected Area
This cruise grants you exclusive access to the Mandingalbay Indigenous Protected Area. Arrive at the architectural marvel known as the Stingray Shelter. This off-grid, award-winning structure is the setting for your immersive cultural experience with the Mandingalbay Yidinji people.
The evening begins with an ancient Mandingalbay custom known as the Welcoming to Country. During this enchanting ceremony, initiated male elders will use the leaves from a paperbark tree to "smoke" the guests and cleanse them spiritually. Welcome to Country ceremonies may also incorporate mugra, a traditional ochre paint that is applied to the face to symbolize welcome.
Snack on canapes and learn about indigenous customs
Seasonal snacks and canapes will be served throughout the evening. Made with local, tropical produce and traditional indigenous ingredients, this culinary adventure will supplement your cultural experience. Listen to the Mandingalbay Yidinji guides as they teach you about their ancient languages and practices that are still used today. You will then return to Cairns, soaking in the last of the sunset along the way. Arrive back in Cairns around 7:30pm, ready to begin your night out on the town!
Departs/Returns
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Check-in: 5:15pm - Mooz Gelato and Juice Bar, Marina Point, 5/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns
Departure Point: 5:30pm - Finger Wharf C at the Cairns Marlin Marina
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Check-in: 5:15pm - Mooz Gelato and Juice Bar, Marina Point, 5/2 Pier Point Rd, Cairns
Departure Point: 5:30pm - Finger Wharf C at the Cairns Marlin Marina
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What To Bring
- Wear sturdy, close-toed and flat footwear
- Insect repellent
- Warm clothes/jacket if traveling between May and September
- Camera
What's Included
- 2-hour sunset river cruise from Cairns Marina to East Trinity
- Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony
- Cultural presentation in the Stingray Shelter
- Non-alcoholic drinks and light canapes
What's Extra
- All-inclusive sunset cultural tour
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No shows or clie...
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What To Bring
- Wear sturdy, close-toed and flat footwear
- Insect repellent
- Warm clothes/jacket if traveling between May and September
- Camera
What's Included
- 2-hour sunset river cruise from Cairns Marina to East Trinity
- Welcome to Country Smoking Ceremony
- Cultural presentation in the Stingray Shelter
- Non-alcoholic drinks and light canapes
What's Extra
- All-inclusive sunset cultural tour
Terms and Conditions
Your Responsibilities:
Please advise us before booking if any passengers are under 18 years old to ensure this is the appropriate trip.
You must reconfirm all booked tours prior to travel as specified on your voucher. If applicable, notes such as dietary requirements, pick-up locations and additional fees should also be confirmed at this time. Reconfirmations cannot be actioned through Fraser Tours / Mr Travel, and must be done so directly through the Service Operator as specified on each ticket.
It is your responsibility to notify us of ticket discrepancies. Please read through the details on your voucher thoroughly to ensure all details such as passenger names, ages and dates of travel on vouchers are correct.
It is the responsibility of all passengers travelling to advise both your travel agent at the time of booking and vessel check-in agent before boarding of any medical conditions including food allergies you may suffer from.
You need to allow adequate time to check-in prior to the specified departure time.
Prices/Extra Costs:
All prices are stated in Australian dollars and include GST. Surcharges over peak holiday seasons may apply.
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices and extra costs. Extra costs may include EMC fees, Stingersuit/Wetsuit Hire, Luggage Storage, Insurance, Linen Hire, National Park Fees, Fuel Levies, Dietary Fees, etc. Bonds may also apply.
We will also endeavour to communicate these extra costs with you at the time of booking, and on your ticket. However, it is your responsibility to confirm which (if any) additional costs apply with each Service Operator upon reconfirming your trip.
Travel Risk/Insurance:
It should be noted that adventure travel involves risk. Whilst we make every effort to safeguard clients, we cannot be responsible for personal injury or loss due to the actions of our clients which are beyond our control. All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Tour Operator. We highly recommend that all clients have travel insurance covering illness, injury, loss or damage to personal belongings and not being able to travel on the confirmed date of departure. You should also ensure your travel insurance will cover special circumstances including weather events preventing guests from travelling to their tour departure destination and cancelled flights due to unforeseen circumstances.
Merchant Fees:
Please be aware operators pass on credit card merchant fees so there is a non-refundable 1% surcharge for VISA and MASTERCARD card purchases.
Other:
Terms and Conditions (including the Cancellation Policy) are subject to change. The most recent versions can be found online on the relevant product pages.
All ticket/voucher reissues attract a $20 administration fee.
Open Date Vouchers / Gift Certificate:
Shipping Costs are in addition to the ticket price and will be added at check-out. Shipping costs are non-refundable and do not makeup part of the ticket value.
E-Vouchers incur no shipping fees.
You have 5 years to use the value of the voucher. Seasonal Price Rises will apply if travelling out the current seasons pricing. Vouchers can be exchanged for free up to the full value of the voucher excluding credit card fees and charges.
Cancellations
Client Cancellations:
No shows or client cancellations made within 48 hours of departure forfeit 100% of the total ticket price. Cancellations within 7 days of departure forfeit 50% of the ticket price.
Transfers between tours can be made at the supplier's discretion, however, it should be noted that supplier fees may apply. Tour transfers also incur a $20 administration fee.
It is compulsory that all cancellation requests are in writing and sent via email to admin@mr-travel.com. Cancellations attempted via online chat or phone will not be actioned.
Supplier Cancellations:
The Service Operator reserves the right to alter prices, alter itineraries, apply a fuel surcharge, cancel departures, arrange alternative transport and vary itineraries and services if necessary.
All departures and itineraries are subject to weather. Tours may be changed or cancelled for any reason at the discretion of the Service Operator. If the Service Operator has to cancel the trip or activity (prior to departure) and we cannot offer a suitable alternative, then a refund will be given minus a 20% administration fee and any associated card fees. We strongly recommend that you have travel insurance, especially during the wet season.
In the unlikely event of your trip being cancelled or stood down, all guest communication is required to go through our Online Store via telephone or email. While there is a Sailing Whitsundays retail outlet located Airlie Beach, please be aware that they operate as a separate entity and are unable to access reservations made by the Mr Travel online department.
Refunds:
All refunds are in Australian Dollars and must be made to the card of payment. Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel is not liable for exchange rate fluctuations or fees, or any other merchant/bank fees associated with domestic and/or international transactions.
Where a full refund is applicable, there is the option to transfer the whole cost of the tour to another tour or “Credit” to avoid the administration fee. A transfer fee of $20 will apply.
You will be emailed confirmation once the refund has been processed. Once the refund has been processed, it may still take time for the banks to clear the amount. Please allow 7-10 business days for the funds to clear into Australian accounts and up to 21 business days for international accounts.
Accountability/Misconduct:
All Service Operators have the right to provide client feedback and to cancel bookings based off of feedback from other Service Operators.
Please enjoy your travel experience in a kind and responsible manner.
Sailing Whitsundays/Mr Travel will treat this as any normal client cancellation and therefore the cancellation fees stated in the Client Cancellation Policy will apply.
Thank you for booking with our East-Coast travel experts here at Mr Travel / Cairns-Tours.com. If you would like any further advice, assistance in arranging accommodation, transfers or additional tours please get in touch.
